Accounts Payable Team Leader

Ultra Electronics

  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are Ultra Precision Control SystemsUltra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.Flexible WorkingWherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.Job DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader. The Team Leader manages the Accounts Payable function, working with the business to ensure that suppliers are paid accurately and on time.This role will manage a small Accounts Payable team to this end but will also, as required, be involved in the day to day processing of invoices, query resolution, supplier statement reconciliations and master data management.Accounts Payable in PCS is responsible for maintaining, analysing and reconciling accounts payable ledgers, financial statements and reports. It prepares, records, verifies and pays vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis and responds to vendor queries. The function processes and enters accounts information into ERP systems, and processes employee expenses reimbursement requests for payment.Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing the AP team.
  • Resolve and manage supplier and invoice queries
  • Raising payment runs
  • Review and clear all supplier old or debit balances
  • Review and clear all old goods received not invoiced
  • Process supplier invoices as required
  • Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations
  • Review Supplier Master data and ensure all contact details/VAT numbers etc are up to date
  • Continuously challenge the way we work and actively identify areas of where change can improve the performance within Finance and in the way this department serves others in the company. Make the identified changes as quickly as practical. Participate in, and support, company-wide change initiatives
  • Other ad hoc duties as required
Skills & Experience:Essential
  • Experience of managing an AP team
  • Self-starter with ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficient user of Excel
  • A good communicator and team player
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with IFS or similar ERP solutions.
Benefits:Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.Flexible working within core working hours25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays4 times your annual salary in life assuranceFlexible benefits packagePension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.Sports and Social clubSupportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application processNationality RequirementsCandidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.Diverse & Inclusive EmployerUltra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

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